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Penn State Ext. course offers small farm help
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — If you have ever considered launching a small farm enterprise, but were not sure where to start, the Fayette County office of Penn State Extension can point you in the right direction. Dream to reality Designed to help guide you through an exploratory decision-making process, “Exploring the Small Farm Dream” bridges the
Cattlemen helping Midwest flood victims
DENVER — The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, in cooperation with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, has launched a disaster relief effort to assist farm and ranch families impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Mississippi River corridor and surrounding areas. Thousands of family farm and ranch operations in Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin have been devastated
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement plans summer events
Farm tours and picnic planned for June-August.
Certain cover crop greatly reduces population of soybean cyst nematode
COLUMBUS — The benefits of cover crops continue to grow. Touted for conserving soil while filling forage needs, some plant varieties also have the potential to suppress soybean cyst nematode populations in no-till fields. Ohio State University researchers in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science have found that Italian ryegrass (also known as annual
Geese can degrade water quality
Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.
Conservation 101: The process that is taking me from student to teacher
When I took a part-time position with the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, little did I know what a learning experience it would be.
Wheat may be making a comeback
Ohio wheat growers may be bucking the trend of several years of shrinking wheat production.
Clean water is so important
why should we care so much about clean water, sanitation and hygiene? And what can we do to help?
Penn State wins KILE judging contest
Penn State’s livestock judging team won the collegiate division at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition’s Collegiate and Junior Livestock Judging Contest.
Home prices are on the rise
Homeowners in the U.S. paid a median price of $110,000 for their homes, according to a 2011 American Housing Survey profile released recently.
